This June 2025, dive into Korean dramas with heartfelt romance, twisty thrillers, and exciting variety shows—there’s always something for everyone to get hooked on at tvN Asia! Let’s explore the exciting new and ongoing programs that will make your summer even brighter!
May – June 2025: New Korean Dramas and Variety Shows on tvN Asia
Korean Dramas
“Second Shot at Love“
- Premiere: May 13, 2025
- On Air: Every Tuesday & Wednesday – 21:15 (GMT+8), 20:15 (JKT)
- Episode: 12
- Finale: June 18, 2025
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Chang You-jeong (“Finding Mr. Destiny”)
- Cast: Choi Soo-young, Gong Myoung
Han Geum Ju, who considered herself a rational drinker, finds herself diagnosed with alcohol dependency. During her self-recovery to become sober, she reunites with her alcohol-hating first love, adding to a sobriety challenge in this romance.
“The Killer’s Shopping List“
- Premiere: May 29, 2025
- On Air: Every Thursday – 21:15 (GMT+8), 20:15 (JKT)
- Episode: 8
- Finale: June 17, 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
- Writer: Han Ji-wan (“Wanted”, “The Ghost Detective”)
- Director: Lee Eon-hee (“The Accidental Detective 2: In Action”)
- Cast: Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Seol-hyun, Jin Hee-kyung
Ahn Dae-sung, a supermarket cashier with an extraordinary memory, and his girlfriend, Do Ah-hee, try to solve a murder case by tracking down a shopping list left by the perpetrator.
Variety Shows
“Hashtag Travelog“
- Premiere: June 1, 2025
- On Air: Sunday – 18:50 (GMT+8), 17:50 (JKT)
- Episode: 1
- Genre: Variety, Travel
- Cast: CIX (BX, Seunghun, Younghee, Hyunsuk)
“Hashtag Travelog” is back with an even more exciting season, and this time all about Taoyuan in “Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan.” Join K-pop group CIX as they take on new roles as YouTuber-style travel hosts, exploring and showcasing the hidden gems of Taoyuan.
“World of Street Woman Fighter”
- Premiere: June 6, 2025
- On Air: Every Friday – 21:15 (GMT+8), 20:15 (JKT)
- Episode: 9
- Genre: Dance competition
- MC: Sung Han-bin (ZEROBASEONE)
- Fight Judge: (TBC)
- Guest: (TBC)
Gear up for the thrilling dance competition of “World of Street Woman Fighter” this June 2025, and get ready to witness the electrifying showdown of six dynamic dance crews from around the world meet in an upgraded match to win the prestigious title of International Champion!
“World Dice Tour 3”
- Premiere: May 22, 2025
- On Air: Every Thursday – 21:30 (JKT), 22:30 (GMT+8)
- Episode: 15
- Finale: August 28
- Genre: Variety, Travel
- Producer: Kim Tae-ho (“Infinite Challenge”, “Good Day”)
- Cast: Ro Hong-chul, Joo Woo-jae, Park Jae-han, Kwak Joon-bin, Lee Won-ji
The revamped game board, “World Dice Tour,” returns with season three! With just one roll of the dice, PaniBottle, Kwak Joon Bin, and Won Ji will embark on an unpredictable journey once again, according to where the dice lands.
“Fresh Off the Sea 2”
- Premiere: April 23, 2025
- On Air: Every Wednesday- 22:30 (GMT+8), 21:30 (JKT)
- Episode: 10
- Finale: June 25 25, 2025
- Genre: Variety
- Cast: Yum Jung-ah, Park Jun-myun, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Jae-wook.
- Guest: Lee Jung-jae
“Fresh Off the Sea” Season 2 is here with a splash! The rising stars Lim Ji-yeon and Lee Jae-wook are joining their senior actors, Yeom Jung Ah and Park Joon Myun, in exploring Korea’s stunning coast and local dishes. However, that’s not all; the global star Lee Jung-jae of “Squid Game” is also making a special appearance in the show!
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